Property Risk Consultant

SRM RECRUITMENT:

PROPERTY RISK CONSULTANT

WHO ARE WE

SRM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005 weve helped companies governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.

Weve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. Were committed to developing bright curious enthusiastic people who want to think critically solve complex problems and achieve success.

But we also know that work isnt everything. Its about the lives and careers it helps us build. Were immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our peoples wellbeing learning and ideas every day.

THE ROLE

As a Risk Consultant you will work closely with clients and Account Consultants to help them understand and improve their risk. You will visit client premises of various sizes and across multiple occupancies establishing location risk quality ratings; loss estimates and developing risk improvement recommendations according to existing standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global Risk Consulting team to help support our customers and give clients the ability to thrive.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite visits (through all of Africa) of existing and prospective customers and complete comprehensive reports that evaluate hazards and controls for adequate risk selection and pricing.
• Utilise internal and external information tools and resources to evaluate account risk quality and communicate this evaluation to underwriting team members clearly and concisely.
• Manage the scope and scale of loss prevention services delivered to a portfolio of clients based on client expectations underwriting requirements and service cost constraints.
• Work directly with clients to improve their property risk profile.
• Maintain strong industry relationships and strengthen this by delivering risk consulting services to prospective clients and brokers.

The role will be based at our Cape Town office however there will be significant amount of travel through Africa for this role.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

We think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed at SRM.

That said if you dont think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job please apply. Nobody checks every boxwere looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.

Were looking for someone that is able to adapt to change and work comfortably in a fastpaced environment this person will have some or all of these skills:

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Extensive (ideally 10 years) experience in property loss prevention or industry.
• Extensive fire protection risk engineering experience.
• Excellent knowledge of NFPA and ASIB codes and FM data sheets.
• Broad understanding of key underwriting decision points.
• A willingness to travel.

Successful candidates are also likely to show the following personal attributes:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong customer relationship and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of functionality of IT systems
• Skilled in time management and work techniques.

Candidates must have permission to work in South Africa by the start of their employment.

OUR BENEFITS

We offer thoughtful balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it this includes but is not exhaustive of:

• 23 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays 1 day for every day of service up to a maximum of 28 days);
• Matching pension contribution up to 7 (up to a maximum of 14 combined) and financial education;
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours

Parental Support:

• Fertility treatment leave 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;
• Maternity leave 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;
• Paternity leave 6 weeks of full pay.

Various Health and Medical Benefits including:

• Medical Aid and Gap Cover Policy (taxable benefit) for you and your family;
• Free access to the worldfamous mindfulness app Headspace;
• EAP programme for you and your immediate family.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this role please submit your CV via this LinkedIn ad.

The application process will include:

1. A preliminary call which will be a chance for you to find out more about SRM and the role.
2. One virtual interview focused on your consulting skills and values fit.
3. One virtual interview focusing on your technical skills.
4. A final interview which will also be virtual discussing the role in more detail.

We nurture a culture of equality diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents experiences and perspectives.